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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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Marquette marches for science

Marquette marches for science

Kayla Miller • April 27, 2017

“It’s my Earth,” retired professor Mohey Mowafy said during the March for Science on Third Street Saturday. He said he marched because the planet is important not only for his generation but for...

Three students arrested on felony firearm charges

Kayla Miller • April 27, 2017

Three NMU students were arrested after allegedly going on a shooting spree throughout Marquette. NMU students Seth Warren Gustafson, 19, Justin Robert Zyburt, 19 and Jay Yung Oberg, 20, were arrested...

Charges dismissed against former NMU hockey coach Walt Kyle

Kayla Miller • April 20, 2017

Fraud and forgery charges against former NMU hockey coach Walt Kyle were dropped earlier this month, according to the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office. Kyle was arrested on Friday, March 10 for...

Gents to be auctioned in annual UPAWS fundraiser

Kayla Miller • April 6, 2017

Carrying on a campus tradition, NMU’s most eligible bachelors will showcase their talents—and their looks—in an attempt to win the hearts of their peers, all while donating money to a local charity....

Group educates community on climate change issues

Kayla Miller • March 23, 2017

For people finding themselves passionate about sustainability and the environmental impact of climate change, Marquette has organizations working to aid in the cause. The Climate Adaptation Task Force...

Climate of controversy

Climate of controversy

Kayla Miller • February 23, 2017

“We need you now more than ever.” This idea was woven into many conversations with multiple students and professors working in the biology department and the Department of Earth, Environmental and...

Following Jesus in the time of Trump

Kayla Miller • February 9, 2017

Growing up in a conservative Christian home where Fox News emanated out of the TV every night, I grew up believing that being Christian meant voting Republican and being a devout follower of Bill O’Reilly....

March on Washington

Kayla Miller • January 26, 2017

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” A chorus rang out from a small section of the crowd gathered on a gray, foggy and warm winter day where about 800 people packed the corner...

Professor artwork displayed at Devos Museum of Art

Kayla Miller • January 26, 2017

Animal meat, flesh, women’s rights and the inauguration of President Donald Trump were all part of the conversation last week during NMU’s School of Art & Design Faculty Biennial Art Exhibition...

Student dies in Marquette home

Kayla Miller • January 26, 2017

A cause of death is still being determined in the off-campus death of an NMU student, according to the Marquette City Police Department. Sophomore entrepreneurship major, Matthew Osterman, 19, died...

Investigation opened by Department of Justice

Kayla Miller • January 19, 2017

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Northern Michigan University concerning a controversial policy around students who express thoughts of self-harm. The original complaint...

NMU student, football player dies unexpectedly

Kayla Miller • January 19, 2017

The NMU community was shaken this week after a student unexpectedly died in a residence hall Tuesday morning. Sophomore construction management major Anthony Herbert, 20, died Jan. 17 in his dorm room...

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